"THE GODFATHER OF FUN!"
RICHARD ALLEN AND THE LOUISIANA EXPERIENCE
"The Louisiana Experience" is a kickin, fire hot, Zydeco band and much more.... It's a night, an adventure, through the sounds of a "Louisiana Experience"! As a third-generation accordion player, born and raised in Lafayette, LA, I can assure you will hear “the real deal” with a serious kick....... 110%. Your business is OUR business!" EX0-TICA Productions, Royal Room Review. @RaLaExp!
THE ROOTS:
Deep in southwest Louisiana, in the heart of the region called Acadia, French speaking people pass down a culture hundreds of years old, rich in music, dance, food, language and love and kinship among family and community. (cont.)
It is called “joie de vivre”, or the joy of life, the sounds and images of that Acadian tradition filled Richard Allen's world as a boy in Lafayette.
It was a childhood filled with the smell of cooking, spicy gumbo on the stove, cornbread stuffing in the oven, crawfish on to boil and okra frying, with mom presiding over the stove, laughing with the cousins crowding in the kitchen.
Richard loved to watch as everyone from grade school kids to grandparents got together in the yard and danced the twisting, swinging zydeco dance, boots scuffing out the insistent rhythm of the music on a warm summer night.
But what he loved the most was the music.
He remembers his great-grandmother and great uncle playing traditional songs on the accordion, singing in French and stomping their feet on the old wooden porch. Any gathering was a reason to play music and eventually everyone who could play an instrument gathered in a circle and joined in. Men and women with guitars, fiddles, accordions and scrub boards, sometimes more than a dozen at once, worked together in perfect rhythm while voices sang out in French above it all.
Richard grew up to become the third generation of his family to play that music, embarking on a lifelong journey to master the accordion.
Along the way he learned more about the music of his roots and the culture of his roots.
In reality, the music and the culture can't be pulled apart. Zydeco music is the song of the voices and music of three hundred years of people who came to South Louisiana seeking fortune or were driven there by fate.
It started out as Creole music, a blend of the music of French Acadians driven from their Canadian homes in the 1700s of the Creoles descended from French and Spanish settlers, of the Caribbean music of slaves and the gospel and blues of the rural south.
German farmers contributed the accordion, Irish immigrants the fiddle, and Zydeco was born. It first emerged among the Creole people in the 1920s, and they sang about love and the joys of daily life, about fishing and dancing and the work they did, reflecting the world in which they lived.
As Richard learned everything, he could about the music that would become his life, he incorporated all the styles of the music of the region, both Creole "la-la" and Zydeco, into his personal style of accordion.
As a young man, he immersed himself in the Zydeco scene in Lafayette, watching and playing music with some of the best Zydeco musicians in the world, including 2011 Grammy award winner Chubby Carrier.
Determined to refine his skills, he moved to Austin and then to Atlanta to complete his musical education. He formed his first band there, called Joie De Vivre, then returned to Lafayette and created two more bands; 503 Avenue C and Magic Pepper Groove.
Today, Richard lives in Seattle, where he is exploding on the music scene with his band Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience.
He might be a long way from Louisiana, but everywhere he plays, he takes his home with him. At his shows, Richard and his band take over the stage with their high-energy, kick-butt-and-takin'-names music while dancers fill the floor. As they play, they recreate that “joie de vivre” that is the Cajun way of life, where people eat, drink, sing along, and dance to the rhythms of Louisiana.
In September, Richard recorded his first Album "Now's the Time". It has been in rotation in major stations for over a year and has has received rave reviews!
A Night with Richard Allen is truly a Louisiana Experience! Bio by: Polly O'Keary
ARTIST'S RICHARD HAS PERFORMED WITH:
Sean Costello
Chubby Carrier
Curley Taylor
Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Cha's
Harry Hypolite
Charlie Wooten
Buckwheat Zydeco
Al Berard
Opening band for Pat Benatar
Many more...............
FORMAL EXPERIENCE:
Conducted two National Tours:
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (5th Ave Seattle) and Damn Yankees starring Jerry Lewis
John Schneider-Music Man
Liliane Montevecchi-GiGi
Gavin McLeod – Singing In The Rain
Conductor, Scrooge the Musical (President George and Barbara Bush attending)
Conductor. The world premiere of "Zorro the Musical" @ the Wortham Center, Houston
Conductor, 42nd Street for 40,000 in attendance at the Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE:
1995-2001 Conductor, Theatre Under The Stars, Houston, Texas
2000-Musical Consultant, Walt Disney, Burbank, California
1996-1999 Conductor, Fifth Avenue Music Theatre, Seattle, Washington
1994-1995 Music Director/Conductor, Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Austin, Austin, Texas
1992-1994 Conductor, University Orchestra, Austin, Texas
1992-1994 Associate Conductor, University of Texas Symphony Orchestra, Austin, Texas
1992-1993 Assistant Conductor, University of Texas New Music Ensemble
1990-1993 Percussion, Ohio Light Opera Orchestra, Wooster, Ohio
1992-1998 Percussion, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Louisiana
1992 Conductor, Acadiana Community String Orchestra, Lafayette, LA
1992 Music Director, St. Thomas Moore High School, Lafayette, LA
1991 Associate Conductor, Louisiana State University Symphony Orchestra, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1991 Assistant Conductor, Louisiana State University Percussion Ensemble, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
GUEST CONDUCTING:
March 1997 Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI
June 1994 Austin Civic Orchestra, Austin, Texas
March 1993 University of Texas Percussion Ensemble, Austin
Nov.1990 Louisiana State University Percussion Ensemble, Baton Rouge, LA
Oct. 1990 LSU New Music Ensemble, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Oct, 09 RaLaExp at the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar in Nashville, TN
- Oct, 03 Richard Allen ~ Piano/Vocal Repertoire Published!
- Oct, 03 Richard Allen ~ Original Piano Demo Published!
- Oct, 02 The Famous Bluebird Cafe!
- Sep, 23 RaLaExp at the FAMOUS Papa Turney's BBQ ~ Nashville Shores Marina
- Sep, 15 1st Gig in Tennessee at the famed "Storytellers" in Bon Aqua, TN
- Sep, 11 MADE IT TO TENNESSEE
- Aug, 19 Update to my FANS!
- Aug, 19 New Videos Added! Go ahead and check them out! @RaLaExp
- Jul, 28 CD's Available! "Now's the Time" - Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience
- Jul, 26 RaLaExp Moving to Nashville, TN!
- May, 31 "The Louisiana Experience" Coming Soon to Nashville, Tennessee!
- May, 31 A Look Back at The Louisiana Experience
- May, 18 A Look Back-2015-2016
- Apr, 05 Doyle's in Tacoma Review-Gary Wallace
- Apr, 05 Gary wallace's Review of Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Apr, 05 Laurie Iams-Scrubboard-Newest Member of Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Mar, 04 Curley Taylor Experierience
- Mar, 03 Mardi Gras in Columbia City.
- Feb, 07 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience-Moving Forward
- Feb, 03 Newest Member of Eric Apoe and They
- Jan, 31 Radio Airplay
- Dec, 21 Winter Solstice Celebration. Featuring Teri Wilson, Andrew Sutton and myself. Called the mixed Bad O" Blues. Take off your shoes and get SOLEFUL! Saturday 21, 2013 7:00pm Madison in Everett
- Dec, 19 Richard Allen, guest artist, at the Oxford in Snohomish. 8:00pm
- Dec, 15 Now's the Time was feature on the nations hottest Zydeco Station. Zydeco Workout with Lola Love! She featured a track from my album "Now's the Time!"KZSU"Stanforfd, CA 90.1 FM
- Nov, 18 Radio Interview on nwczradio.com with Nathan Williams 8:00 PM
- Nov, 02 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience at H20 Anacortes
- Nov, 01 SOLO Piano Gig-Prohibition Gastropub
- Nov, 01 Live Radio Interview w/ Jeff Boggs about Now's the Time
- Oct, 31 RICHARD ALLEN'S CD RELEASE AND HALLOWEEN PARTY!
- Oct, 28 Radio Interview: "Now'sThe Time" CD Release and Halloween Party
- Oct, 10 "Now's the Time"-Featured on KBON 101.1
- Sep, 26 Rave Reviews for "Now's the Time"
- Sep, 19 CD Released Today!!
- Sep, 18 "Now's the Time" CD RELEASE NEWS
- Sep, 09 Now's The Time CD
- Sep, 04 Offical Bio of Richard Allen
- Jun, 08 Peer reviews for Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience
RaLaExp at the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar in Nashville, TN
Hi all!
Heading out tonight with my accordion, to jam with some great artist at the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar in Nashville! This venue takes me back home as you see a glowing neon sign and twinkling lights from wrought-iron balconies. Many artist have graced this venue like James Brown and B.B. King ~ just a few of my favorite ledgends!
The venue serves up authentic Cajun & Creole food, cold beer, and signature cocktails like the Big Easy Hurricane. I feel the spirit of New Orleans tonight!
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler- Let The Good Times Roll!
Peace!
RA
Richard Allen ~ Piano/Vocal Repertoire Published!
Now that I am settled in, I am ready to go! I have published in the photos an introduction letter as well as my solo piano repertoire. Feeling blessed and grateful to share with you all my love for piano.
Today, I am heading into Nashville to check out the sights and enjoy some good music!
Looking forward to networking with other talent!
Peace!
RA ~
Richard Allen ~ Original Piano Demo Published!
Please enjoy my Official Piano Demo! Check the link "Videos / Piano Demos".
Thank you!
RA
The Famous Bluebird Cafe!
Heading out to check out The Bluebird Cafe! Bringing my "Vienna" accordion and looking forward to playing a couple of my original songs!
Peace!
RA
RaLaExp at the FAMOUS Papa Turney's BBQ ~ Nashville Shores Marina
Enjoy some great BBQ while I jam with local artists in Nashville! Show starts at 6:30 located at 3979 Bel Road, Hermitage, TN
https://papaturneysbbq.com/
1st Gig in Tennessee at the famed "Storytellers" in Bon Aqua, TN
9/16/2023 Richard Allen will make his Tennesse debut at the Historic "Storytellers" in TN.
Located a short drive west of Nashville on 1-40, this was the the place Johnny Cash used to escape from. Now The Storytellers concert venue in Bon Aqua, TN is a must stop for anyone who loves music and the Stories they tell.
Show starts at 6 pm.
MADE IT TO TENNESSEE
9/11/2023
Wel I did it. It took 5 long days from Washington State to the beautiful and green State of Tennessee. I feel like I'm at home. I must thank my friend Mia C. for her extraoidinary help with the move. To say it was exhausting is an understatement. Of course now I'm busy taking care of license plate, drivers license plate, titles, registrations etc. etc. etc. I arrived on September 1 in the PM. Had to unload in storage , etc. etc. OH and guess what, on Sept. 3 I totaled my car, it was my fault. Thank goodnesss I have my truck!!! So blessed. From all the unloading and loading my hands are destroyed. All my muscles in my hands instead of being loose are now very muscular. Not good for a musician. I find I'm having to bactrack on both the piano and accordion. So just get back to practicing is the remedy. Slow practice. Although I have no time as of yet to go to Nashville, I have yo chill and practice. I may have a a Gig at at Storytellers on the 15 of Sept. In terms of looking and networking, this hasn't occured as of yet. I believe by the next week I can begin networking throughout Nashville. I will get it jumping here 100%. Hopefully I can begin posting live videos here soon. I love you!!! Thank you for all your support. @RaLaExp
Update to my FANS!
Hi all,
Be looking out for photos from Nashville, TN! I will be playing there soon! Be on the lookout for pictures, videos of my gigs in Nashville and my trip to the Music Capitol of the World!
Peace!
RA - @RaLaExp
New Videos Added! Go ahead and check them out! @RaLaExp
We will be alternating videos regularly, so, STAY TUNED! @RaLaExp
CD's Available! "Now's the Time" - Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience
Just in! More CD's and they are ready to be sent out to you! Email me at:
RaLaExp@gmail.com
Or go to:
paypal.me\ralaexp and order there - $15.00
Thank you for your support!
Peace!
RA
RaLaExp Moving to Nashville, TN!
The big countdown begins! Nashville bound in a few days! Much preparation for such a move is underway as I type. Details are now becoming my focus as I research performing venues and recruiting great talent for my next group. For over a decade, I have been proud to honor the group's name, "Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience. This name has hosted a great number of talented artist from the PNW. Great memories!
My thoughts are to shorten the name to "RALAEXP". Kinda a cool jingle to RES..PECT...
Stay tuned for more updates as the time gets closer! You will be enjoying the ride with me of over 2300 miles to my next destination. If you want to contact me:
RaLaExp@gmail.com
Check out my ever growing YouTube channel: @RaLaExp - got some fun stuff growing for your view. Subscribe to my channel too!
My friends - Peace for now!
RA
"The Louisiana Experience" Coming Soon to Nashville, Tennessee!
After performing in the U.S. and Internationally, The Louisiana Experience will now be taking its sounds to the music capitol of the world ~ Nashville, Tennesse, beginning September 1, 2023!
"The Godfather of Fun" is ready to introduce the Accordion with a Zydeco/New Orleans flavor to audiences on the East Coast.
Coming Soon!
Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
A Look Back at The Louisiana Experience
- A Look Back-2015-2016 May 18, 2016
- Doyle's in Tacoma Review-Gary Wallace Apr 05, 2014
- Gary Wallace's Review of Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Apr 05, 2014
- Laurie Iams-Scrubboard-Newest Member of Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Apr 05, 2014
- Curley Taylor Experience Mar 04, 2014
- Mardi Gras in Columbia City. Mar 03, 2014
- Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience-Moving Forward Feb 07, 2014
- Newest Member of Eric Apoe and They Feb 03, 2014
- Radio Airplay Jan 31, 2014
- Winter Solstice Celebration. Featuring Teri Wilson, Andrew Sutton and myself. Called the mixed Bad O" Blues. Take off your shoes and get SOLEFUL! Saturday 21, 2013 7:00pm Madison in Everett Dec 21, 2013
- Richard Allen, guest artist, at the Oxford in Snohomish. 8:00pm Dec 19, 2013
- Now's the Time was feature on the nations hottest Zydeco Station. Zydeco Workout with Lola Love! She featured a track from my album "Now's the Time!"KZSU"Stanforfd, CA 90.1 FM Dec 15, 2013
- Radio Interview on nwczradio.com with Nathan Williams 8:00 PM Nov 18, 2013
- Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience at H20 Anacortes Nov 02, 2013
- SOLO Piano Gig-Prohibition Gastropub Nov 01, 2013
- Live Radio Interview w/ Jeff Boggs about Now's the Time Nov 01, 2013
- RICHARD ALLEN'S CD RELEASE AND HALLOWEEN PARTY! Oct 31, 2013
- Radio Interview: "Now'sThe Time" CD Release and Halloween Party Oct 28, 2013
- "Now's the Time"-Featured on KBON 101.1 Oct 10, 2013
- Rave Reviews for "Now's the Time" Sep 26, 2013
- CD Released Today!! Sep 19, 2013
- "Now's the Time" CD RELEASE NEWS Sep 18, 2013
- Now's The Time CD Sep 09, 2013
- Offical Bio of Richard Allen Sep 04, 2013
- Peer reviews for Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience Jun 08, 2013
A Look Back-2015-2016
In the 8 years of establishing "The Louisiana Experience" Richard has brought the accordion and his Louisiana musical heritage to the NW in a way most had never heard. The band has played in most major venues around the US. In the beginning of transporting his music to the NW, the style of music " Zydeco" was oftentimes mispronounced much less listened to. I often heard the genre called ZYE-DECK-KO. So the journey's been interesting but challenging in a fantastic way. Through both education and an active performance schedule, Richard has brought the taste of Louisiana to the people of the US and the World. Through his formal education Richard was able to bring a total musical experience of Louisiana(Swing, Ragtime, Jazz, Blues, Zydeco, Swamp Pop and Cajun etc..... In 2015, "The Louisiana Experience" performed in a 3 country European Tour, Paris, Ireland and Rome. This year we will also be playing in Fairbanks, Alaska. As an educator, I was able to bring the music of Louisiana to the "Top of the World"! Barrow, Alaska. No matter where the performance the common response is "Wow, I never heard the accordion played that way"? The second is "This is Happy music"! But mostly, people SMILE!
So it is with great pride that I have spread my love, my heart, my journey with the beautiful musical gift I was bestowed. Now more people can say Zydeco and more people DON'T say "I didn't know you can do thet with the accordion"?
I am so blessed. I am just beginning. Now's The Time!!!
Doyle's in Tacoma Review-Gary Wallace
While my wife Moe was having fun out at Lake Chelan yesterday I was at Doyle's Public House in Tacoma. Moe, you missed a good one! I danced more last night than I have in the past ten years. The ladies just wouldn't let me sit down. And wh...o's to blame? Why, Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience, of course! It was Zydeco at its finest...all night long. They started rockin' the place around 9:45 and the flames didn't go out until 1:15...and that was with zero breaks. Lead man Richard continues to impress with his passion for his art and Louisiana music. Listening to him last night I realized that he not only entertains but he educates as well. Each time I hear him I learn something new about the styling and traditions of his music. While bassist Jerry Johnson and drummer Don Montana laid down solid heart thumping rhythms Jeff's Ziontz guitar strings started to melt with his smokin' runs up and down the neck. OK, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but believe me, the band was hot! A special treat was new band member Laurie Iam on scrubboard. This was her very first performance...EVER! Scrubboard, for the uninitiated, is an essential instrument for true Zydeco. Played properly it sounds like a rusty old socket ratchet, but it's the spice that helps give Zydeco its wonderful flavor. And she nailed it! So looking forward to going to the next gig...with Moe.
Gary wallace's Review of Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
While my wife Moe was having fun out at Lake Chelan yesterday I was at Doyle's Public House in Tacoma. Moe, you missed a good one! I danced more last night than I have in the past ten years. The ladies just wouldn't let me sit down. And wh...o's to blame? Why, Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience, of course! It was Zydeco at its finest...all night long. They started rockin' the place around 9:45 and the flames didn't go out until 1:15...and that was with zero breaks. Lead man Richard continues to impress with his passion for his art and Louisiana music. Listening to him last night I realized that he not only entertains but he educates as well. Each time I hear him I learn something new about the styling and traditions of his music. While bassist Jerry Johnson and drummer Don Montana laid down solid heart thumping rhythms Jeff's Ziontz guitar strings started to melt with his smokin' runs up and down the neck. OK, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but believe me, the band was hot! A special treat was new band member Laurie Iam on scrubboard. This was her very first performance...EVER! Scrubboard, for the uninitiated, is an essential instrument for true Zydeco. Played properly it sounds like a rusty old socket ratchet, but it's the spice that helps give Zydeco its wonderful flavor. And she nailed it! So looking forward to going to the next gig...
Laurie Iams-Scrubboard-Newest Member of Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
I have been searching for a scrubboard player that has the stage presence, carisma and natural ability as Laurie Iams. I am so excited she is part of the team! Can't wait for you to hear her!
Curley Taylor Experierience
I was fortunate to play with the incredible band of Curley Taylor on two nights. It was fun to get the feel with the local boys of my hometown.
Mardi Gras in Columbia City.
Was fortunate to kick off the first Mardi Gras in Columbia. We marched a Parade and my Zydeco Trio played some Mardi Gras music for the occasion!
Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience-Moving Forward
The Louisiana Experience has exploded since last year. We are playing festivals in Montana, Oregon and throughout Washington State. We've been getting the best responses from Audiences since the creation of the band. I have just recently finished interview for Mill Creek and Taste of Edmonds! We are so excited about the future of the band. Thanks to all of our fans! The future looks bright!
Newest Member of Eric Apoe and They
Eroc Apoe is a world class poet and instrumentalist. He has toures with many of the greats around the United States. The instrumentation for the ensemble is Bass Clasinet, Sax., Violin, Bass, Guitar Eric Apoe on vocals and guitar, The music is wonderful and very unique!
Radio Airplay
CD Now's the Time is still being played across the country. It is still in rotation throughout Louisiana. It has been played in Atlanta, London, Washington, California, Texas and other parts of the United States. Sales are still up and fans are still enjoying the music.
Winter Solstice Celebration. Featuring Teri Wilson, Andrew Sutton and myself. Called the mixed Bad O" Blues. Take off your shoes and get SOLEFUL! Saturday 21, 2013 7:00pm Madison in Everett
Winter Solstice Celebration!
Richard Allen, guest artist, at the Oxford in Snohomish. 8:00pm
Join these great artist and myself for a night of great music!
Now's the Time was feature on the nations hottest Zydeco Station. Zydeco Workout with Lola Love! She featured a track from my album "Now's the Time!"KZSU"Stanforfd, CA 90.1 FM
Radio Airplay!
Radio Interview on nwczradio.com with Nathan Williams 8:00 PM
Join myself and my mentor Nathan Williams as we discuss live our roots and Zydeco!
Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience at H20 Anacortes
Get your Zydeco shoes on. Check out some original tunes. We will get the party started for you!!!
SOLO Piano Gig-Prohibition Gastropub
Enjoy Richard playing everything from Elton John to Ray Charles at a fantastic Restaurant. Prohibition Gastropub! 7:30-9:30
Live Radio Interview w/ Jeff Boggs about Now's the Time
http://www.kane1240.com/show_highlights.htm
RICHARD ALLEN'S CD RELEASE AND HALLOWEEN PARTY!
CD RELEASE PARTY!! Come and celebrate the release of Richard Allen's new CD, "Now's the Time", on Halloween! At the New Orleans Creole Restaurant, 114 First Ave S, Seattle 98104. 8-11pm, no cover, under 21 welcome 'til 10pm. You'll hear everything from high-energy zydeco to swamp-pop grooves to a sweet Cajun waltz: the full Louisiana Experience. Richard will be selling and signing CDs, too! The restaurant features a scrumptious Creole/Cajun/Acadian dinner menu, from four kinds of jambalaya to Seafood Etouffee to the standard red beans and rice! No reservations needed for the party, but if you'd like dinner, please call 206-622-2563 for reservations. More details on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1424974167726362/ ~ Laissez les bon temps rouler! ~
Radio Interview: "Now'sThe Time" CD Release and Halloween Party
Richard Allen will share the details of his upcoming CD Release and Halloween Party at the New Orleans Creole Restaurant in Pioneer Square. Listen on Monday, Oct 28, 2013 at 8:00 PM (Pacific time) on Mighty Mouth blues station and NWCZradio.com. Oogie knows how to spin the tunes, so be sure to catch the show!
"Now's the Time"-Featured on KBON 101.1
From 6:00 am(central) on every hour "Now's the Time" will be the featured CD. You can stream it live.
Rave Reviews for "Now's the Time"
"In listening to the tracks, each track has its own, original flavor! That is priceless!"
~Horace Trahan
CD Released Today!!
For Immediate Release
Sept 19, 2013
Contact: MindRadio Artists
Lana Wiggins
347-829-6860
mindradioartists@gmail.com
Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience Release “Now’s the Time” on September 19, 2013
Recorded at Buttersounds Studios Rec Room in Seattle, WA, Richard Allen’s “Now’s the Time” captures the life-force of Louisiana’s Creole Culture. Allen, on piano accordion crosses boundaries of culture, musical genres, race, state lines and generations with his heart-pumping, soul-clenching, foot-stomping new music has just enough Pop/Swing to draw all generations to the traditional Creole-French boogie beats, without sacrificing the centuries old soulful cries of passionate lost love, declarations of devotion, as well as praise for the Louisiana Culture itself.
“Now’s the Time” is now available through www.thelouisianaexperience.com and Amazon.
Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience's fusion of Zydeco, Reggae, and Swing represents Louisiana culture in its best form. This is a great album of cultural importance, uniquely fresh in Allen's interpretation of such an amazing blend of musical styles.
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"Now's the Time" CD RELEASE NEWS
Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience Release “Now’s the Time” on September 19, 2013
Recorded at Buttersounds Studios Rec Room in Seattle, WA, Richard Allen’s “Now’s the Time” captures the lifeforce of Louisiana’s Creole Culture. Allen, on piano accordion, crosses boundaries of culture, musical genres, race, state lines and generations with his heart-pumping, soul-clenching, foot-stomping new music has just enough Pop/Swing to draw all generations to the traditional Creole-French boogie beats, without sacrificing the centuries old soulful cries of passionate lost love, declarations of devotion, as well as praise for the Louisiana Culture itself.
Stay tuned for upcoming news about where to order your copy of "Now's the Time"
Now's The Time CD
My CD has been in constant rotation throughout rotation up into the present!
Offical Bio of Richard Allen
Richard Allen, a native of Lafayette (Cajun French Culture), Louisiana, has been involved in music since the age of nine starting on drums at Broussard Elementary. In his senior year at Comeaux High School at the age of sixteen, Richard was one of two musicians chosen from the state to play in the McDonald's All American High School Band, where he performed as percussionist in Chicago at the Chicago Symphony Hall, New York, Phoenix and Pasadena.
After graduating, Richard attended LSU in Baton Rouge where he began work on his Bachelor's in Music Education. While at LSU, Richard performed as percussionist with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Ohio Light Opera and the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. In addition, Richard was also featured as a soloist with the LSU Symphony Orchestra performing the Kurka Marimba Concerto.
It was also at LSU that Richard began pursuing his second passion, Orchestral Conducting. In 1990 at the age of twenty he began conducting the St. Aloysius Bell Choir, his first paying conducting job. In addition, he also conducted the LSU Percussion and Marimba Ensembles, the New Music Ensemble and the LSU Symphony Orchestra.In 1991, Richard was Music Director at St. Thomas Moore High School for a semester and then moved to Austin where he began work on his Master's Degree in Orchestral Conducting. While at UT, Richard studied with Dr. Timothy Muffitt, presently the conductor of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. At UT, Richard conducted the University Orchestra, UT Symphony Orchestra, the New Music Ensemble, Austin Civic Orchestra and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Austin.
In 1994, Richard earned his Master's degree in Music and the title of "Maestro" from UT. He began his doctoral studies in 1995 as well as an internship for Theatre Under the Stars in Houston. In that same year Richard conducted his first professional orchestra in a production of 42nd Street at the Music Hall in Houston. Since that performance, Richard has conducted Singin' in the Rain in Seattle and Houston, Music Man with John Schneider, My Fair Lady with Noel Harrison, Gigi with Gavin McLeod and the World Premiere of Zorro The Musical at the Wortham Center. He has also conducted performances of the national tour of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Damn Yankees with Jerry Lewis. In 1999, Richard conducted a performance of Scrooge in Houston where President and Mrs. Bush were in attendance.
For the past three years Richard has been teaching and performing in different venues throughout the United States. He formed the first elementary school orchestra in Lafayette, which was the J.W. James Youth Orchestra and also began a string program, which consisted of over seventy-five students from Pk-5th grades. The elementary string orchestra performed for Governor Blanco. In 2006 Richard performed for Festival International 'Scale of Colors' for artist Thad Morgan.
At the present moment, Richard is a Certified Music Teacher in Washington State. He is also freelancing and occasionally performs with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Rainer Symphony and the Bellevue Philharmonic.
Richard Allen brought The Louisiana Experience of bayou rhythms to Seattle, WA to introduce his cultural heritage to the world, beginning with the West Coast. Richard's unique blend of Zydeco, Blues, Swing, Cajun Creole, and Pop music will get your toes tapping and your feet stomping, with his latest CD "Now's the Time" released in 2013.
Peer reviews for Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience
"Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience know how to spice it up Louisiana style.....bring your dancing shoes so you can throw them in the corner.." Chubby Carrier, 2011 Grammy Award Winner
"There is only one way to hear a local artist play Zydeco, that's to go see Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience. If you want the real deal, the joy of Louisiana culture, go see Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience. Richard Allen brings the joy of Louisiana culture to the stage when he plays his brand of authentic down-home Zydeco Music. "
Kevin Sutton, Wired! band
- Nov, 23 Doyle's Public House, Tacoma - Richard Allen
- Nov, 27 CD Featured on "The Blues Note," KSVR 90.1 FM/91.7 FM
- Dec, 12 Prohibition Gastropub, Everett - Richard Allen - Piano/Vocals
- Dec, 21 The Madison - Richard Allen - Featured Musical Guest
- Dec, 31 Yuppie Tavern - Richard Allen - Piano/Vocals
- Feb, 14 Prohibition Gastropub-Valentine's Day Serenade piano/vocals
- Feb, 15 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience at the Paradise in Monroe
- Mar, 01 Celtic Bayou -A MARDI GRAS PARTY-Thy Louisiana Experience
- Mar, 02 Guest with Eric Apoe at the Blue Moon, West End Univ. District
- Mar, 04 Columbia City Beatwalk Presents Fat Tuesday
- Mar, 08 Guest with Curley Taylor-Highway 99
- Mar, 09 Special Guest Curley Taylor-House Party
- Mar, 16 Guest with Eric Apoe at Blue Moon
- Mar, 16 Blue Moon w/ Eric Apoe and They
- Mar, 18 Prohibition Gastropub-RA and the Zydeco Trio
- Mar, 20 Featured Guest-Jimmy Jacks School of Jam-
- Mar, 21 Private Part-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Mar, 21 Engel's-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Apr, 02 Richard Allen featured Guest-88 keys Downtown Seattle 8:00 pm
- Apr, 05 Doyle's in Tacoma- 9:00 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Apr, 12 Doyle's-Tacoma-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Apr, 24 Rainer Brewery-Eric Apoe and THEY
- Apr, 30 Engel's, Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- May, 09 CONWAY MUSE-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- May, 10 Mel's Old Village Pub-Richard Allen and the LA EXP
- May, 11 Cancer Benefit w/ Jeff Zionz-Tacoma WA
- May, 15 Richard Allen-solo Factory Luxe-Seattle
- May, 17 Allegro Street Fair-1:00 Richard Allen w/ Eric Apoe, Zydeco
- May, 17 Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY-4:30
- May, 17 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience (TBA)
- May, 17 Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and They
- May, 18 Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY 4:00
- May, 18 Allegro Street Fair- Richard Allen Zydeco-5:30
- May, 18 Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY
- May, 24 The SPAR-Tacoma, WA Richard Allen & the LA EXP 8:OO
- May, 24 The Spar Tavern-Richard Allen and the LA Exp 8:00
- May, 25 Jewel Box-Seattle-Eric Apoe and THEY
- May, 31 American Cancer Society-Relay for Life-Richard Allen
- Jun, 15 J & M, Pioneer Square 3:30
- Jun, 21 Lake City Eagles, Opening for Dwight Carrier
- Jul, 04 Joint-Base Lewis-McChord-Forrt Lewis, WA FREEDOM FEST
- Jul, 04 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience(TBA)
- Jul, 04 Duffs Garage-Portland, Or
- Jul, 05 B# Coffee House-Tacoma.WA
- Jul, 10 Kirkland Summer Concert Series
- Jul, 10 Kirkland Summer Concert Series-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Jul, 10 Central Tavern, Seattle Pioneer Square
- Jul, 11 Richard Allen-Piano/Vocals Tulalip Casino
- Jul, 12 Performing for the Grand Opening of Town Square Park-Federal Way
- Jul, 12 Richard Allen-Piano/Vocals Tulalip Casino
- Jul, 16 Engel's Pub-Edmonds, WA
- Jul, 18 Wild Horse Resort, Pendleton, Oregon
- Jul, 19 Mill Creek Key Festival, Mill Creek, WA
- Jul, 25 13th Ave. Pub, Lynnwood, WA
- Aug, 02 Big Sky Festival-Montana
- Aug, 02 Big Sky Festival-Montana Richard Allen and the LA EXP
- Aug, 03 Big Sky Festival-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Aug, 05 Richard Allen -Special Guest @ Elmer's with Billy Shew- Burien
- Aug, 05 Richard Allen, Guest Artist, Elmer's, Burien WA
- Aug, 08 Taste of Edmonds Festival-Richard Allen and the LA EXP
- Aug, 08 Taste of Edmonds Festival-Main Stage
- Aug, 09 Taste of Edmonds Festival-Richard Allen and the LA Exp.
- Aug, 09 Taste of Edmonds Festival-Edmonds, WA
- Aug, 09 Mt. Si Festival, North Bend, WA 4:00
- Aug, 10 Mt. Si Festival-Richard Allen and the LA Exp.
- Aug, 10 J & M, Pioneer Square, Seattle
- Aug, 14 Richard Allen -Special Guest-Dawson's
- Aug, 14 Richard Allen-Special Guest-Dawson's with Billy Shew
- Aug, 15 Hemp Fest- 7:00PM Steeely Stage
- Aug, 16 Opera Alley Street Fair 4-6:00-Tacoma-All Ages
- Aug, 16 B Sharp Coffee House-9:00-12:00AM-Tacoma
- Aug, 24 The Edison Inn-Edison, WA
- Aug, 30 The Spar-Tacoma, WA
- Sep, 06 Conway Muse, Conway, WA
- Sep, 12 Engel's Pub, Edmonds, WA 9:00
- Sep, 13 Richard Allen Solo Piano/Vocals-Prohibition Gastropub-Everett, WA
- Sep, 19 Swinomish Casino-13 Moons Cafe-Anacortes-Solo Piano/Vocals
- Sep, 20 Swinomish-13 Coins Cafe-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals
- Sep, 28 The Swiss-Back to Beale fundraiser for CD Woodbury-Tacoma
- Oct, 01 Featured Guest w/ CD Woodbury-Madison of Everett-Everett, WA
- Oct, 04 Sausage Festival-Everett, WA
- Oct, 12 Columbia City Beatwalk-Lotties-Seattle-RA and the LA Exp.
- Oct, 19 Prohibition-Everett, WA=7:00-11:00-solo piano-vocals
- Oct, 20 Prohibition-Everett, WA-Solo Piano/Vocals-7:00-11:00
- Oct, 24 13th Ave. Pub-Lynnwood
- Oct, 31 Owl and the Thistle w/ Farko Dosumov-Seattle, WA
- Nov, 07 Prohibition Gastropub-Piano/Vocals Everett, WA
- Nov, 08 Prohibition Gastropub-Piano/Vocals Everett, WA
- Nov, 15 B Sharp-Tacoma-RA and the LA Exp. 8:00-11:00
- Nov, 19 Highway 99-Special Guest with Steve Starkowski and friends
- Nov, 28 Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field-7:00-11:00
- Nov, 29 Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 8pm-12:00
- Nov, 30 A Country Christmas-concert for Cancer. Percussion Extravaganza
- Dec, 05 Swinomish Casino-13 Coins Cafe'-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals
- Dec, 06 Swinomish Casino-13 Coins Cafe'-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals
- Dec, 07 Sunday Dec. 7 Friends of the Swiss Benefit for the Food Bank 6:00pm
- Dec, 12 "A Country Christmas" Percussion Extravaganza- Benefit for 6 year Old with Cancer Everett Civic Center
- Dec, 15 Swiss in Tacoma benefit for the hungry; More info TBA
- Dec, 25 Henry's Tavern - Piano - Seattle
- Dec, 25 Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6pm-10:00
- Dec, 26 Henry's Tavern - Seattle - 6:00
- Dec, 26 Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6pm-10:00
- Dec, 27 Henry's Tavern - Seattle-
- Dec, 27 Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6pm-10:00pm
- Jan, 17 Conway Muse-8:00-11:00
- Jan, 30 B Sharp Cafe - Tacoma - RA and the LA Exp.
- Feb, 07 Zydeco Dance - Anacortes - 7:00-11:00 pm
- Feb, 07 Zydeco Dance-Info TBA-Anacortes
- Feb, 14 Rishi's Prohibition- Piano/Vocals Everett, WA
- Feb, 17 Private party till 4:30.
- Feb, 17 MARDI GRAS-Tulalip Casino-Cabaret Room 8:00-12:00
- Feb, 18 Holy Innocents Catholic Church-Piano-Ash Wednesday Service
- Feb, 20 13 Ave. Pub, Lynnwood RA and the LA Exp
- Feb, 21 Key Peninsula Civic Center-Richard Allen and the LA EXp., w/ Kim Archer
- Feb, 22 Radio Interview- South Sound Blues Association-Tacoma
- Mar, 15 Solo Piano-Northwest Festival and Convention and Expo. 6-7pm
- Mar, 15 The Louisiana Experience-Northwest Festival and Convention and Expo. 6-7pm
- Mar, 20 FRANCE: "Cafe'- atelier couders" in The'zy-Glimont
- Mar, 21 FRANCE: Le cheval Blanc in Balgny sur the'rian
- Mar, 22 FRANCE: "Le bon coin" in Compie'gne
- Apr, 11 Grey Sky Blues Festival-Tacoma-Info TBA
- May, 16 The Spar - Tacoma 8:00pm
- May, 16 The Spar-The Louisiana Experience- Tacoma, WA
- May, 25 Folk Life Festival-Armory-Settle 12:00-1:00 Family Fun
- Jul, 09 Sammamish Concert Series
- Jul, 09 Summer Concerr Series in Sammimish, WA - 6:30-8:00
- Jul, 10 Mill Creek Festival
- Jul, 11 Lakewood Festival
- Jul, 25 Tacoma Jazz Festival
- Aug, 01 Private Wedding- Holy Innocents
- Aug, 05 Madison Ave. Pub 7:30
- Aug, 08 Mt. Si Festival
- Aug, 15 Taste of Edmonds Festival-Beer Garden-7:30-8:15
- Aug, 21 Conway Muse
- Aug, 29 Fort Lewis Military Base-Concert for Our Troops!
- Aug, 29 Private Party - The Louisiana Experience
- Sep, 26 Gig Harbor Cider Swig Festival - Solo Piano
- Oct, 09 The Royal Room
- Oct, 16 Prohibition Gastropub - Solo Piano
- Oct, 17 Prohibition Gastropub - Solo Piano
- Nov, 07 B Sharp Coffee House - Zydeco Trio
- Nov, 13 Prohibition Gastropub Solo Piano 6-8pm
- Nov, 14 Prohibition Gastopub Solo Piano 6-8pm
- Nov, 27 Conway Muse
- Nov, 28 Hidden Valley Solo Piano
- Nov, 28 The Spar
- Dec, 11 Jet City Bar & Grill
- Dec, 24 Our Lady of Sorrows-Mass Piano
- Dec, 31 Hidden Valley Solo Piano
- Jan, 09 Scottish Rite Center Solo Piano
- Feb, 06 Key Peninsula Civic Center-Mardi Gras Celebration
- Feb, 09 J & M Cafe - Downtown Seattle at the original site of Mardi Gras Pioneer Square.
- Feb, 14 Tulalip Casino-Canoes Cabaret Richard Allen and the LA EXP!
- Mar, 26 Prohibition Gastropub-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals
- May, 06 Conway Muse-8:00-11:00
- May, 06 Conway Muse-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience!
- May, 16 Guest Artist-Madison-Piano Accordion-7:00
- Jun, 03 Edmonds Waterfront Festival
- Jun, 05 2nd Annual La Connor Festival-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Jun, 05 2nd Annual La Connor Music Festival-LaConnor WA 1-4pm
- Jul, 02 The Spar-Tacoma
- Jul, 02 The Spar-Tacoma
- Jul, 07 Mt Si Festival-Concert Series-The Louisiana Experience
- Jul, 07 Mt. Si Concert Series-6-7:30 pm Mt. Si Washington
- Jul, 27 IBC Challenge-Jazzbones-Competing for the IBC Championship in Nashville
- Aug, 13 Mt. Si Festival-Fall City The Louisiana Experience
- Aug, 13 Mt. Si Festival-Fall City-2:00-3:30
- Aug, 20 Alaska Blues Society-Fairbanks Alaska more info TBA
- Sep, 24 Cider Swig Festival-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals
- Oct, 07 Conway Muse-Mt.Vernon, WA 7:30 PM
- Feb, 17 Merill Gardens-Solo Piano
- Feb, 18 Private Party-Shoreline
- Feb, 25 Key Peninsula Civic Center-Mardi Gras Extravaganza
- Mar, 17 The Trumpeters Public House-Solo Piano
- Mar, 22 Madison Ave. Pub-Richard Allen, accordion, Featured Artist
- Apr, 15 The Old Edison-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- May, 27 The Spar-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
- Jun, 02 Taste of Edmonds Festival-Main Stage
- Jul, 15 Engels Pub-Richard Allen Zydeco Trio-Edmonds
- Jul, 16 Peabo's - Richard Allen Guest - Peace and Love Jam - Mill Creek, WA
- Jul, 21 Whidbey Island State Fair - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
- Jul, 29 Rotary Club Wine Walk-Richard Allen/Solo Piano Maple Valley
- Jul, 29 Piccola Cellars - Richard Allen solo piano/vocals Snoqualmie, WA
- Aug, 04 Piccola Cellars-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals, Snoqualmie, WA
- Aug, 12 MT Si Festival-Fall City 2:00-3:30 pm
- Aug, 27 Jazzbones-SSBA International Blues Challenge
- Sep, 30 Cider Swig Festival - RA and the Louisiana Experience - Gig Harbor
- Nov, 04 The Spar - RA and The Louisiana Experience - Tacoma. WA
- Nov, 24 Engel's Pub - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience - Edmonds, WA
- Dec, 09 Engel's Pub - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience - Edmonds, WA
- Dec, 22 Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen piano/vocals - Shelton, WA
- Dec, 23 Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/Piano - Shelton, WA
- Feb, 10 O'Darby's Pub and Grill - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
- Jun, 15 Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/piano
- Jun, 16 Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/piano Shelton, WA
- Jun, 19 Edmonds Waterfront Festival - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
- Nov, 19 The Old Edison - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
- May, 31 2013 - 2019 Past Performances | Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience (click here to see past shows)
- Jul, 27 Nashville, TN
- Sep, 15 "Storytellers" Johnny Cash's retreat from the road.
- Sep, 23 Papa Turney's Famous BBQ @ the Nashville Shore Marina @ 6:30 PM Central Time
- Oct, 02 The Blue Bird Cafe ~ 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN
- Oct, 09 Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar ~ 220 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN
Doyle's Public House, Tacoma - Richard Allen
Richard Allen plays at Doyle's Public House, 208 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
http://www.doylespublichouse.com/
CD Featured on "The Blues Note," KSVR 90.1 FM/91.7 FM
8pm: Listen in while you get your Thanksgiving feast ready! Janice Gage, nominated for Best DJ in 2013 by the WA Blues Society, will feature tunes from my new CD on her show, "The Blues Note with Janice." Take your computer into the kitchen while yoiu make the pies!
KSVR 90.1 FM/91.7 FM
http://www.ksvr.org/
Prohibition Gastropub, Everett - Richard Allen - Piano/Vocals
5-8 pm: Come and listen to Richard Allen play the piano and sing original compositions, along with some favorite covers. Delicious appetizers, creative cocktails, and full dinners!
Prohibition Gastropub, 1414 Hewitt Ave. Everett, WA
425.258.6100
http://www.prohibitiongastropub.com/
The Madison - Richard Allen - Featured Musical Guest
Richard Allen is featured musical guest at The Madison.
Yuppie Tavern - Richard Allen - Piano/Vocals
7-9pm: Start your New Year's Eve early with a little night music by Richard Allen, along with "stiff drinks, cold brews & yummy eats" at the Yuppie Tavern! Original songs and some great covers, with vocals and piano.
Yuppie Tavern
12031 NE Totem Lake Way
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-814-5200
http://www.yuppietavern.com/
Prohibition Gastropub-Valentine's Day Serenade piano/vocals
Located in downtown Everett. Call for reservations
Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience at the Paradise in Monroe
Paradise in Monroe!
Celtic Bayou -A MARDI GRAS PARTY-Thy Louisiana Experience
7281 Westlake Sammish Pkwy. Redmond, WA
Guest with Eric Apoe at the Blue Moon, West End Univ. District
Special guest with Eric Apoe and They
Columbia City Beatwalk Presents Fat Tuesday
More info to come!
Guest with Curley Taylor-Highway 99
Special Guest Curley Taylor-House Party
Highway 99
Guest with Eric Apoe at Blue Moon
Special guest with Eric Apoe and They
Blue Moon w/ Eric Apoe and They
Prohibition Gastropub-RA and the Zydeco Trio
This is the Correct Date promise folks!
Featured Guest-Jimmy Jacks School of Jam-
Private Part-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Engel's-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Edmonds. WA
Richard Allen featured Guest-88 keys Downtown Seattle 8:00 pm
Dawn Patrol
Doyle's in Tacoma- 9:00 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Check out the real deal from Lafayette, LA. 100% Zydeco!!
Doyle's-Tacoma-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Doyle's-Tacoma-Rchard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Rainer Brewery-Eric Apoe and THEY
Engel's, Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Edmond's WA
CONWAY MUSE-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
This is a night you dont want to miss! Let's do it!
Mel's Old Village Pub-Richard Allen and the LA EXP
Let's get this Zydeco party started!
Cancer Benefit w/ Jeff Zionz-Tacoma WA
Richard Allen-solo Factory Luxe-Seattle
Allegro Street Fair-1:00 Richard Allen w/ Eric Apoe, Zydeco
Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY-4:30
Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience (TBA)
Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and They
Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY 4:00
Allegro Street Fair- Richard Allen Zydeco-5:30
Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY
The SPAR-Tacoma, WA Richard Allen & the LA EXP 8:OO
Get your Zydeco on! Let's go!
The Spar Tavern-Richard Allen and the LA Exp 8:00
Jewel Box-Seattle-Eric Apoe and THEY
American Cancer Society-Relay for Life-Richard Allen
J & M, Pioneer Square 3:30
Lake City Eagles, Opening for Dwight Carrier
Joint-Base Lewis-McChord-Forrt Lewis, WA FREEDOM FEST
Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience(TBA)
Duffs Garage-Portland, Or
B# Coffee House-Tacoma.WA
Kirkland Summer Concert Series
Kirkland Summer Concert Series-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Kirkland. WA
Central Tavern, Seattle Pioneer Square
Richard Allen-Piano/Vocals Tulalip Casino
Performing for the Grand Opening of Town Square Park-Federal Way
Richard Allen-Piano/Vocals Tulalip Casino
Engel's Pub-Edmonds, WA
Wild Horse Resort, Pendleton, Oregon
Mill Creek Key Festival, Mill Creek, WA
13th Ave. Pub, Lynnwood, WA
Big Sky Festival-Montana
Big Sky Festival-Montana Richard Allen and the LA EXP
Big Sky Festival-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Montana
Richard Allen -Special Guest @ Elmer's with Billy Shew- Burien
Richard Allen, Guest Artist, Elmer's, Burien WA
Taste of Edmonds Festival-Richard Allen and the LA EXP
Taste of Edmonds Festival-Main Stage
Taste of Edmonds Festival-Richard Allen and the LA Exp.
Taste of Edmonds Festival-Edmonds, WA
Mt. Si Festival, North Bend, WA 4:00
Mt. Si Festival-Richard Allen and the LA Exp.
J & M, Pioneer Square, Seattle
Richard Allen -Special Guest-Dawson's
Richard Allen-Special Guest-Dawson's with Billy Shew
Hemp Fest- 7:00PM Steeely Stage
Opera Alley Street Fair 4-6:00-Tacoma-All Ages
B Sharp Coffee House-9:00-12:00AM-Tacoma
The Edison Inn-Edison, WA
The Spar-Tacoma, WA
Conway Muse, Conway, WA
Engel's Pub, Edmonds, WA 9:00
Richard Allen Solo Piano/Vocals-Prohibition Gastropub-Everett, WA
Swinomish Casino-13 Moons Cafe-Anacortes-Solo Piano/Vocals
Swinomish-13 Coins Cafe-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals
The Swiss-Back to Beale fundraiser for CD Woodbury-Tacoma
Featured Guest w/ CD Woodbury-Madison of Everett-Everett, WA
Sausage Festival-Everett, WA
Columbia City Beatwalk-Lotties-Seattle-RA and the LA Exp.
Prohibition-Everett, WA=7:00-11:00-solo piano-vocals
Prohibition-Everett, WA-Solo Piano/Vocals-7:00-11:00
13th Ave. Pub-Lynnwood
Owl and the Thistle w/ Farko Dosumov-Seattle, WA
Prohibition Gastropub-Piano/Vocals Everett, WA
Prohibition Gastropub-Piano/Vocals Everett, WA
B Sharp-Tacoma-RA and the LA Exp. 8:00-11:00
Highway 99-Special Guest with Steve Starkowski and friends
Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field-7:00-11:00
Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 8pm-12:00
A Country Christmas-concert for Cancer. Percussion Extravaganza
Swinomish Casino-13 Coins Cafe'-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals
Swinomish Casino-13 Coins Cafe'-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals
Sunday Dec. 7 Friends of the Swiss Benefit for the Food Bank 6:00pm
"A Country Christmas" Percussion Extravaganza- Benefit for 6 year Old with Cancer Everett Civic Center
Swiss in Tacoma benefit for the hungry; More info TBA
Henry's Tavern - Piano - Seattle
Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6pm-10:00
Henry's Tavern - Seattle - 6:00
Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6pm-10:00
Henry's Tavern - Seattle-
Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6pm-10:00pm
Conway Muse-8:00-11:00
B Sharp Cafe - Tacoma - RA and the LA Exp.
Zydeco Dance - Anacortes - 7:00-11:00 pm
Zydeco Dance-Info TBA-Anacortes
Rishi's Prohibition- Piano/Vocals Everett, WA
Private party till 4:30.
MARDI GRAS-Tulalip Casino-Cabaret Room 8:00-12:00
Holy Innocents Catholic Church-Piano-Ash Wednesday Service
13 Ave. Pub, Lynnwood RA and the LA Exp
Key Peninsula Civic Center-Richard Allen and the LA EXp., w/ Kim Archer
Radio Interview- South Sound Blues Association-Tacoma
Solo Piano-Northwest Festival and Convention and Expo. 6-7pm
The Louisiana Experience-Northwest Festival and Convention and Expo. 6-7pm
Olympia, WA
FRANCE: "Cafe'- atelier couders" in The'zy-Glimont
FRANCE: Le cheval Blanc in Balgny sur the'rian
FRANCE: "Le bon coin" in Compie'gne
Grey Sky Blues Festival-Tacoma-Info TBA
The Spar - Tacoma 8:00pm
The Spar-The Louisiana Experience- Tacoma, WA
Folk Life Festival-Armory-Settle 12:00-1:00 Family Fun
Sammamish Concert Series
Summer Concerr Series in Sammimish, WA - 6:30-8:00
Mill Creek Festival
Lakewood Festival
Tacoma Jazz Festival
Private Wedding- Holy Innocents
Madison Ave. Pub 7:30
Mt. Si Festival
Taste of Edmonds Festival-Beer Garden-7:30-8:15
Conway Muse
Fort Lewis Military Base-Concert for Our Troops!
Private Party - The Louisiana Experience
Gig Harbor Cider Swig Festival - Solo Piano
The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Ave. S Seattle WA
8-9:45pm Deseo Carmin
10pm-12am Richard Allen & The Lousiana Experience
Prohibition Gastropub - Solo Piano
1414 Hewitt Ave
Everrett, WA
Prohibition Gastropub - Solo Piano
1414 Hewitt Ave
Everett, WA
B Sharp Coffee House - Zydeco Trio
Featuring Richard Allen, Grant Steele Fedis Gray
706 Opera Alley
Tacoma, WA
Prohibition Gastropub Solo Piano 6-8pm
1414 Hewitt Ave
Everett WA
425.258.6100
Prohibition Gastopub Solo Piano 6-8pm
1414 Hewitt Ave
Everett WA
425.258.6100
Conway Muse
Richard Allen & the Lousiana Experience
18444 Spruce St
Comway, WA
Hidden Valley Solo Piano
Kirkland WA
The Spar
Richard Allen & the Lousiana Ecperience
2121 N 30th St.
Tacoma, WA
Jet City Bar & Grill
Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
800 164th St SE
Mill Creek, WA
425.734.4593
Our Lady of Sorrows-Mass Piano
39025 SE Alpha St
Snoqualmie, WA
425.888.2974
Hidden Valley Solo Piano
Kirkland, WA
7-8:30 pm
Scottish Rite Center Solo Piano
Private Party
Key Peninsula Civic Center-Mardi Gras Celebration
This was one of the best, if not the best Mardi Gras Party of the 9 years living here!!!
J & M Cafe - Downtown Seattle at the original site of Mardi Gras Pioneer Square.
Bring your costumes we have the beads. Let's do this!
Tulalip Casino-Canoes Cabaret Richard Allen and the LA EXP!
Its all about the love!
Prohibition Gastropub-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals
Conway Muse-8:00-11:00
Conway Muse-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience!
Always great people and Great Fun!
Guest Artist-Madison-Piano Accordion-7:00
Edmonds Waterfront Festival
2nd Annual La Connor Festival-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
2nd Annual La Connor Music Festival-LaConnor WA 1-4pm
The Spar-Tacoma
The Spar-Tacoma
Mt Si Festival-Concert Series-The Louisiana Experience
Mt. Si Concert Series-6-7:30 pm Mt. Si Washington
IBC Challenge-Jazzbones-Competing for the IBC Championship in Nashville
Mt. Si Festival-Fall City The Louisiana Experience
Mt. Si Festival-Fall City-2:00-3:30
Alaska Blues Society-Fairbanks Alaska more info TBA
Cider Swig Festival-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals
Conway Muse-Mt.Vernon, WA 7:30 PM
Merill Gardens-Solo Piano
Kirkland, WA
Private Party-Shoreline
Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Key Peninsula Civic Center-Mardi Gras Extravaganza
Vaughn, WA
The Trumpeters Public House-Solo Piano
Mt. Vernon, WA
Madison Ave. Pub-Richard Allen, accordion, Featured Artist
Everett, WA
The Old Edison-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Bow, WA
The Spar-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience
Tacoma, WA
Taste of Edmonds Festival-Main Stage
Engels Pub-Richard Allen Zydeco Trio-Edmonds
Peabo's - Richard Allen Guest - Peace and Love Jam - Mill Creek, WA
Whidbey Island State Fair - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
Whidbey Island, WA
Rotary Club Wine Walk-Richard Allen/Solo Piano Maple Valley
Piccola Cellars - Richard Allen solo piano/vocals Snoqualmie, WA
Piccola Cellars-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals, Snoqualmie, WA
MT Si Festival-Fall City 2:00-3:30 pm
Jazzbones-SSBA International Blues Challenge
Cider Swig Festival - RA and the Louisiana Experience - Gig Harbor
The Spar - RA and The Louisiana Experience - Tacoma. WA
Engel's Pub - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience - Edmonds, WA
Engel's Pub - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience - Edmonds, WA
Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen piano/vocals - Shelton, WA
Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/Piano - Shelton, WA
O'Darby's Pub and Grill - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/piano
91 W State Roiute 108
Shelton, WA
Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/piano Shelton, WA
Edmonds Waterfront Festival - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
The Old Edison - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience
Edison, WA
2013 - 2019 Past Performances | Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience (click here to see past shows)
- The Old Edison - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience Nov 19, 2018
- Edmonds Waterfront Festival - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience Jun 19, 2018
- Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/piano Shelton, WA Jun 16, 2018
- Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/piano Jun 15, 2018
- O'Darby's Pub and Grill - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience Feb 10, 2018
- Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen/Piano - Shelton, WA Dec 23, 2017
- Little Creek Casino - Richard Allen piano/vocals - Shelton, WA Dec 22, 2017
- Engel's Pub - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience - Edmonds, WA Dec 09, 2017
- Engel's Pub - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience - Edmonds, WA Nov 24, 2017
- The Spar - RA and The Louisiana Experience - Tacoma. WA Nov 04, 2017
- Cider Swig Festival - RA and the Louisiana Experience - Gig Harbor Sep 30, 2017
- Jazzbones-SSBA International Blues Challenge Aug 27, 2017
- MT Si Festival-Fall City 2:00-3:30 pm Aug 12, 2017
- Piccola Cellars-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals, Snoqualmie, WA Aug 04, 2017
- Piccola Cellars - Richard Allen solo piano/vocals Snoqualmie, WA Jul 29, 2017
- Rotary Club Wine Walk-Richard Allen/Solo Piano Maple Valley Jul 29, 2017
- Whidbey Island State Fair - Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience Jul 21, 2017
- Peabo's - Richard Allen Guest - Peace and Love Jam - Mill Creek, WA Jul 16, 2017
- Engels Pub-Richard Allen Zydeco Trio-Edmonds Jul 15, 2017
- Taste of Edmonds Festival-Main Stage Jun 02, 2017
- The Spar-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience May 27, 2017
- The Old Edison-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Apr 15, 2017
- Madison Ave. Pub-Richard Allen, accordion, Featured Artist Mar 22, 2017
- The Trumpeters Public House-Solo Piano Mar 17, 2017
- Key Peninsula Civic Center-Mardi Gras Extravaganza Feb 25, 2017
- Private Party-Shoreline Feb 18, 2017
- Merill Gardens-Solo Piano Feb 17, 2017
- Conway Muse-Mt.Vernon, WA 7:30 PM Oct 07, 2016
- Cider Swig Festival-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals Sep 24, 2016
- Alaska Blues Society-Fairbanks Alaska more info TBA Aug 20, 2016
- Mt. Si Festival-Fall City The Louisiana Experience Aug 13, 2016
- Mt. Si Festival-Fall City-2:00-3:30 Aug 13, 2016
- IBC Challenge-Jazzbones-Competing for the IBC Championship in Nashville Jul 27, 2016
- Mt Si Festival-Concert Series-The Louisiana Experience Jul 07, 2016
- Mt. Si Concert Series-6-7:30 pm Mt. Si Washington Jul 07, 2016
- The Spar-Tacoma Jul 02, 2016
- The Spar-Tacoma Jul 02, 2016
- 2nd Annual La Connor Festival-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Jun 05, 2016
- 2nd Annual La Connor Music Festival-LaConnor WA 1-4 pm Jun 05, 2016
- Edmonds Waterfront Festival Jun 03, 2016
- Guest Artist-Madison-Piano Accordion-7:00 May 16, 2016
- Conway Muse-8:00-11:00 May 06, 2016
- Conway Muse-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience! May 06, 2016
- Prohibition Gastropub-Richard Allen solo piano/vocals Mar 26, 2016
- Tulalip Casino-Canoes Cabaret Richard Allen and the LA EXP! Feb 14, 2016
- J & M Cafe - Downtown Seattle at the original site of Mardi Gras Pioneer Square. Feb 09, 2016
- Key Peninsula Civic Center-Mardi Gras Celebration Feb 06, 2016
- Scottish Rite Center Solo Piano Jan 09, 2016
- Hidden Valley Solo Piano Dec 31, 2015
- Our Lady of Sorrows-Mass Piano Dec 24, 2015
- Jet City Bar & Grill Dec 11, 2015
- The Spar Nov 28, 2015
- Hidden Valley Solo Piano Nov 28, 2015
- Conway Muse Nov 27, 2015
- Prohibition Gastopub Solo Piano 6-8 pm Nov 14, 2015
- Prohibition Gastropub Solo Piano 6-8 pm Nov 13, 2015
- B Sharp Coffee House - Zydeco Trio Nov 07, 2015
- Prohibition Gastropub - Solo Piano Oct 17, 2015
- Prohibition Gastropub - Solo Piano Oct 16, 2015
- The Royal Room Oct 09, 2015
- Gig Harbor Cider Swig Festival - Solo Piano Sep 26, 2015
- Private Party - The Louisiana Experience Aug 29, 2015
- Fort Lewis Military Base-Concert for Our Troops! Aug 29, 2015
- Conway Muse Aug 21, 2015
- Taste of Edmonds Festival-Beer Garden-7:30-8:15 Aug 15, 2015
- Mt. Si Festival Aug 08, 2015
- Madison Ave. Pub 7:30 Aug 05, 2015
- Private Wedding- Holy Innocents Aug 01, 2015
- Tacoma Jazz Festival Jul 25, 2015
- Lakewood Festival Jul 11, 2015
- Mill Creek Festival Jul 10, 2015
- Summer Concert Series in Sammamish, WA - 6:30-8:00 Jul 09, 2015
- Sammamish Concert Series Jul 09, 2015
- Folk Life Festival-Armory-Settle 12:00-1:00 Family Fun May 25, 2015
- The Spar - Tacoma 8:00 pm May 16, 2015
- The Spar-The Louisiana Experience- Tacoma, WA May 16, 2015
- Grey Sky Blues Festival-Tacoma-Info TBA Apr 11, 2015
- FRANCE: "Le bon coin" in Compie'gne Mar 22, 2015
- FRANCE: Le Cheval Blanc in Balgny Sur The'rian Mar 21, 2015
- FRANCE: "Cafe'- atelier couders" in The'zy-Glimont Mar 20, 2015
- The Louisiana Experience-Northwest Festival and Convention and Expo. 6-7 pm Mar 15, 2015
- Solo Piano-Northwest Festival and Convention and Expo. 6-7 pm Mar 15, 2015
- Radio Interview- South Sound Blues Association-Tacoma Feb 22, 2015
- Key Peninsula Civic Center-Richard Allen and the LA EXp., w/ Kim Archer Feb 21, 2015
- 13 Ave. Pub, Lynnwood RA and the LA Exp Feb 20, 2015
- Holy Innocents Catholic Church-Piano-Ash Wednesday Service Feb 18, 2015
- MARDI GRAS-Tulalip Casino-Cabaret Room 8:00-12:00 Feb 17, 2015
- Private party till 4:30. Feb 17, 2015
- Rishi's Prohibition- Piano/Vocals Everett, WA Feb 14, 2015
- Zydeco Dance - Anacortes - 7:00-11:00 pm Feb 07, 2015
- Zydeco Dance-Info TBA-Anacortes Feb 07, 2015
- B Sharp Cafe - Tacoma - RA and the LA Exp. Jan 30, 2015
- Conway Muse-8:00-11:00 Jan 17, 2015
- Henry's Tavern - Seattle- Dec 27, 2014
- Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6 pm-10:00 pm Dec 27, 2014
- Henry's Tavern - Seattle - 6:00 Dec 26, 2014
- Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6 pm-10:00 Dec 26, 2014
- Henry's Tavern - Piano - Seattle Dec 25, 2014
- Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 6 pm-10:00 Dec 25, 2014
- Swiss in Tacoma benefit for the hungry; More info TBA Dec 15, 2014
- "A Country Christmas" Percussion Extravaganza- Benefit for 6-year-Old with Cancer Everett Civic Center Dec 12, 2014
- Sunday, Dec. 7 Friends of the Swiss Benefit for the Food Bank 6:00 pm Dec 07, 2014
- Swinomish Casino-13 Coins Cafe'-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals Dec 06, 2014
- Swinomish Casino-13 Coins Cafe'-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals Dec 05, 2014
- A Country Christmas concert for Cancer. Percussion Extravaganza Nov 30, 2014
- Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field 8 pm-12:00 Nov 29, 2014
- Henry's Tavern-Piano/Vocals-Across from Safeco Field-7:00-11:00 Nov 28, 2014
- Highway 99-Special Guest with Steve Starkowski and friends Nov 19, 2014
- B Sharp-Tacoma-RA and the LA Exp. 8:00-11:00 Nov 15, 2014
- Prohibition Gastropub-Piano/Vocals Everett, WA Nov 08, 2014
- Prohibition Gastropub-Piano/Vocals Everett, WA Nov 07, 2014
- Owl and the Thistle w/ Farko Dosumov-Seattle, WA Oct 31, 2014
- 13th Ave. Pub-Lynnwood Oct 24, 2014
- Prohibition-Everett, WA-Solo Piano/Vocals-7:00-11:00 Oct 20, 2014
- Prohibition-Everett, WA=7:00-11:00-solo piano-vocals Oct 19, 2014
- Columbia City Beatwalk-Lotties-Seattle-RA and the LA Exp. Oct 12, 2014
- Sausage Festival-Everett, WA Oct 04, 2014
- Featured Guest w/ CD Woodbury-Madison of Everett-Everett, WA Oct 01, 2014
- The Swiss-Back to Beale fundraiser for CD Woodbury-Tacoma Sep 28, 2014
- Swinomish-13 Coins Cafe-Anacortes-Richard Allen-Solo Piano/Vocals Sep 20, 2014
- Swinomish Casino-13 Moons Cafe-Anacortes-Solo Piano/Vocals Sep 19, 2014
- Richard Allen Solo Piano/Vocals-Prohibition Gastropub-Everett, WA Sep 13, 2014
- Engel's Pub, Edmonds, WA 9:00 Sep 12, 2014
- Conway Muse, Conway, WA Sep 06, 2014
- The Spar-Tacoma, WA Aug 30, 2014
- The Edison Inn-Edison, WA Aug 24, 2014
- B Sharp Coffee House-9:00-12:00AM-Tacoma Aug 16, 2014
- Opera Alley Street Fair 4-6:00-Tacoma-All Ages Aug 16, 2014
- Hemp Fest- 7:00 PM Steeely Stage Aug 15, 2014
- Richard Allen-Special Guest-Dawson's with Billy Shew Aug 14, 2014
- Richard Allen -Special Guest-Dawson's Aug 14, 2014
- J & M, Pioneer Square, Seattle Aug 10, 2014
- Mt. Si Festival-Richard Allen and the LA Exp. Aug 10, 2014
- Mt. Si Festival, North Bend, WA 4:00 Aug 09, 2014
- Taste of Edmonds Festival-Edmonds, WA Aug 09, 2014
- Taste of Edmonds Festival-Richard Allen and the LA Exp. Aug 09, 2014
- Taste of Edmonds Festival-Main Stage Aug 08, 2014
- Taste of Edmonds Festival-Richard Allen and the LA EXP Aug 08, 2014
- Richard Allen, Guest Artist, Elmer's, Burien WA Aug 05, 2014
- Richard Allen -Special Guest @ Elmer's with Billy Shew- Burien Aug 05, 2014
- Big Sky Festival-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Aug 03, 2014
- Big Sky Festival-Montana Richard Allen and the LA EXP Aug 02, 2014
- Big Sky Festival-Montana Aug 02, 2014
- 13th Ave. Pub, Lynnwood, WA Jul 25, 2014
- Mill Creek Key Festival, Mill Creek, WA Jul 19, 2014
- Wild Horse Resort, Pendleton, Oregon Jul 18, 2014
- Engel's Pub-Edmonds, WA Jul 16, 2014
- Richard Allen-Piano/Vocals Tulalip Casino Jul 12, 2014
- Performing for the Grand Opening of Town Square Park-Federal Way Jul 12, 2014
- Richard Allen-Piano/Vocals Tulalip Casino Jul 11, 2014
- Central Tavern, Seattle Pioneer Square Jul 10, 2014
- Kirkland Summer Concert Series Jul 10, 2014
- Kirkland Summer Concert Series-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Jul 10, 2014
- B# Coffee House-Tacoma.WA Jul 05, 2014
- Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience(TBA) Jul 04, 2014
- Duffs Garage-Portland, Or Jul 04, 2014
- Joint-Base Lewis-McChord-Forrt Lewis, WA FREEDOM FEST Jul 04, 2014
- Lake City Eagles, Opening for Dwight Carrier Jun 21, 2014
- J & M, Pioneer Square 3:30 Jun 15, 2014
- American Cancer Society-Relay for Life-Richard Allen May 31, 2014
- Jewel Box-Seattle-Eric Apoe and THEY May 25, 2014
- The Spar Tavern-Richard Allen and the LA Exp 8:00 May 24, 2014
- The SPAR-Tacoma, WA Richard Allen & the LA EXP 8:OO May 24, 2014
- Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY May 18, 2014
- Allegro Street Fair- Richard Allen Zydeco-5:30 May 18, 2014
- Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY 4:00 May 18, 2014
- Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience (TBA) May 17, 2014
- Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and They May 17, 2014
- Allegro Street Fair-Eric Apoe and THEY-4:30 May 17, 2014
- Allegro Street Fair-1:00 Richard Allen w/ Eric Apoe, Zydeco May 17, 2014
- Richard Allen-solo Factory Luxe-Seattle May 15, 2014
- Cancer Benefit w/ Jeff Zionz-Tacoma WA May 11, 2014
- Mel's Old Village Pub-Richard Allen and the LA EXP May 10, 2014
- CONWAY MUSE-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience May 09, 2014
- Engel's, Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Apr 30, 2014
- Rainer Brewery-Eric Apoe and THEY Apr 24, 2014
- Doyle's-Tacoma-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Apr 12, 2014
- Doyle's in Tacoma- 9:00 Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Apr 05, 2014
- Richard Allen featured Guest-88 keys Downtown Seattle 8:00 pm Apr 02, 2014
- Engel's-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Mar 21, 2014
- Private Part-Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience Mar 21, 2014
- Featured Guest-Jimmy Jacks School of Jam- Mar 20, 2014
- Prohibition Gastropub-RA and the Zydeco Trio Mar 18, 2014
- Blue Moon w/ Eric Apoe and They Mar 16, 2014
- Guest with Eric Apoe at Blue Moon Mar 16, 2014
- Special Guest Curley Taylor-House Party Mar 09, 2014
- Guest with Curley Taylor-Highway 99 Mar 08, 2014
- Columbia City Beatwalk Presents Fat Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014
- Guest with Eric Apoe at the Blue Moon, West End Univ. District Mar 02, 2014
- Celtic Bayou -A MARDI GRAS PARTY-Thy Louisiana Experience Mar 01, 2014
- Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience at the Paradise in Monroe Feb 15, 2014
- Prohibition Gastropub-Valentine's Day Serenade piano/vocals Feb 14, 2014
- Yuppie Tavern - Richard Allen - Piano/Vocals Dec 31, 2013
- The Madison - Richard Allen - Featured Musical Guest Dec 21, 2013
- Prohibition Gastropub, Everett - Richard Allen - Piano/Vocals Dec 12, 2013
- CD Featured on "The Blues Note," KSVR 90.1 FM/91.7 FM Nov 27, 2013
- Doyle's Public House, Tacoma - Richard Allen Nov 23, 2013
Nashville, TN
I am very excited about starting a new venture in both Nashville and Memphis, TN. Just hang tight and I will update you on performances as soon as possible!
Thank you! I cannot wait to get started on this next venture!
RA
"Storytellers" Johnny Cash's retreat from the road.
My 1st professional debut in Tennessee. "Storytellers' used to be a place that Johnny Cash played music and was a retreat form the grind on the road. What an awesome place to play my first sounds to Audiences here. Show starts at 6:00 pm
I AM SO EXCITED---------------
Papa Turney's Famous BBQ @ the Nashville Shore Marina @ 6:30 PM Central Time
Come out and have the BEST BBQ in TN while I jam out with some great local artists! Show starts at 6:30pm! I will be playing some Zydeco tunes with my accordion. See you there!
Peace!
RaLaExp ~
The Blue Bird Cafe ~ 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN
A great way to join the music community now that I am settled in! Show begins at 6:00 PM CST! Bringing my "Vienna" accordian, performing some of my original songs.
Thank you all for your support!
Peace!
RA
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar ~ 220 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN
Hi all! Heading out to jam with some great artist at the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar in Nashville! This venue takes me back home as you see a glowing neon sign and twinkling lights from wrought-iron balconies. Many artist have graced this venue like James Brown and B.B. King ~ just a few of my favorite ledgends!
The venue serves up authentic Cajun & Creole food, cold beer, and signature cocktails like the Big Easy Hurricane. I feel the spirit of New Orleans tonight!
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler- Let The Good Times Roll!
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Richard Allen ~ Official Piano DemoHere is just a little taste of just a few of the songs I play during my set when performing at the Piano. I am classically trained and also play by ear. I can read charts and also play music from Mardi Gras in Louisiana which is where I was born in fact Lafayette, LA. Hope you enjoy. I'm ready to play and have been known to play four hours straight with no repeats. I love sharing music. I have played at Chopsticks, Restaurants, Festivals, Church, Funerals, Corporate Events and everything in between. I base my set on the venues atmosphere. I know when I am just providing an ambiance and I know when to throw a party. I have done this over 20 years. Enjoy! @RaLaExp Web. thelouisianaexperience.com, Email-ralaexp@gmail.com -
"Zydeco Boogaloo" -
"Folsom Prison Blues" by: J.CashJust a great song by Johnny Cash. I enjoy the challenge his charts present to me. Funny how I will be living close to where he had a home for over 30 years near Nashville. The home is now a story telling museum. They also house some local music events. Peace ~ @RaLaExp -
Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience LIVE Royal Room 10/9/ -
"Have You Ever Seen The Rain" By: CCRRichard Allen Piano/Vocal @RaLaExp -
Richard Allen and The Louisiana Experience LIVE!Folklife Festival ~ Seattle, WA -
" I Swear" -
"Walking In Memphis" -
"Cisco Kid" -
"Midnight In Harlem"
